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Tricyclic Antidepressants

Antidepressants are frequently prescribed to alleviate the symptoms of depression for those with bipolar disorder (manic depression). Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) are a subclass of antidepressants. Found here are resources and information regarding this class of drugs.
Tricyclic Antidepressants - Medication Family Profile
Tricyclic antidepressants include Amitriptyline (brand names Elavil, Endep and others), Nortriptyline (brand names Pamelor and Aventyl) and several others. This article covers how tricyclics work, allergies, pregnancy and breast-feeding, side effects common to the medication family, and interactions with drugs and alcohol.
Surmontil / Rhotrimine / Trimipramine Side Effects
Catalogue of side effects for the medication Surmontil, also known as Rhotrimine - generic Trimipramine - which is a tricyclic antidepressant with sedative properties.
Protriptyline / Triptil / Vivactil - Side Effects
Catalogue of side effects for the tricyclic antidepressant medication Protriptyline - brand names Vivactil, Triptil.
Ludiomil / Maprotiline Side Effects
Catalogue of side effects for the medication Ludiomil - generic Maprotiline - which is a tricyclic antidepressant.
Imipramine Side Effects
Catalogue of side effects for the medication Tofranil - generic Imipramine - a tryciclic antidepressant sometimes prescribed in the treatment of bipolar disorder and other mood disorders.

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